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A Blog About Healing Through Connection

Surviving (and Reimagining) the Holidays with Food and Self-Compassion

The holidays have a way of turning the volume up on everything. Joy gets louder. Grief gets louder. old family dynamics resurface, and for many people, food—already complicated—becomes the centerpiece of stress, shame, control, or coping. In a recent episode of The...

How to Navigate Emotional Triggers During the Holidays: A Trauma-Informed Guide

The holiday season is often portrayed as cozy, joyful, and magical—but as many people know, it can also stir up some of the most complicated emotions we carry. Family gatherings, travel, old traditions, and the pressure to “be cheerful” can activate parts of us we...

Seeing With the Eyes of the Soul

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Patty speaks with Family Constellation facilitators Maria do Carmo, who guides us into the deeper wisdom of this healing practice. Through their dialogue we witness how the constellation field reveals unseen family dynamics, restores belonging, and allows love to flow again. Their exchange offers a living example of how presence, humility, and trust open the door to transformation.

What is Attachment Theory

What is Attachment Theory

Attachment Theory—a powerful psychological framework that explains how the emotional bond between infants and caregivers shapes the way we handle closeness, conflict, and connection throughout our lives.

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Lizzie’s Roots to the Bonded Podcast

Lizzie’s Roots to the Bonded Podcast

If this podcast were a plant… its roots would run deep. Imagine it with me—the soil is rich and biodiverse, made up of personal experiences, spiritual wisdom, scientific insight, and deep compassion for all beings. 

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Why I Started The Bonded Podcast

Why I Started The Bonded Podcast

As a clinical psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and someone devoted to healing, I’ve seen how early developmental and attachment trauma can remain hidden, misdiagnosed, and untreated for decades. The ache it leaves behind is real. But so is the healing.

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